Slacktory
Slacktory is a social networking app for conversation. The app transmits messages to participating users, who can read the messages and reply in text or audio form. Slacktory features a search functionality that allows users to find conversations by topic, keyword, or username.
The app was created by Anthony Browning and Daniel Linoza in 2013, who soon after partnered with Tony Michelassi of Social Technology and Chris Krause of Klout in order to develop the product. After failing with their first iteration of the product, they decided to release Slacktory as an alpha version on Steam Greenlight where it became one of the top three most popular games before ultimately failing.
Awards
Slacktory was recognized for excellence in mobile app design by the SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event in 2014. This recognition ultimately lead to a distribution deal with VHX, an online storefront for streaming video. Winners of this event are typically presented to interested distributors; however, no further information on these distribution deals are available to the public.
CriticismSlacktory attracted some criticism from the gaming community shortly after its release on Steam Greenlight, when users were unable to log into their account. These claims were later found to be unfounded by the creators when they responded with a new login system that allowed users to log into their account via email rather than username and password.
In October 2014, Slacktory launched its iOS app after Greenlight was passed with a 93% approval rating.
PlatformsSlacktory is available for download on Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. A web version of the application is also available at slacktory.com. Facebook integration to the service has not been developed yet however Slacktory is partnered with Facebook's Portal login system.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following points have been adapted from information contained in documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by Anthony Browning and Daniel Linoza (the "Individual Investors"), as relevant to their roles at Slacktory Inc. (the "Company"), and are not intended as tax, legal or investment advice. Rather, they are provided only as general background information. You should consult with your own advisers regarding your own situation.
The following points have been adapted from information contained in documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by Anthony Browning and Daniel Linoza (the "Individual Investors"), as relevant to their roles at Slacktory Inc. (the "Company"), and are not intended as tax, legal or investment advice. Rather, they are provided only as general background information. You should consult with your own advisers regarding your own situation.
Mr. Browning is an experienced entrepreneur and CEO of Mesh Labs, a mobile-focused development company that he founded in 2006. It was acquired by Netflix in 2012. Mr. Linoza is an experienced software developer and the former Director of Technology at Mesh Labs, a mobile-focused development company that he founded in 2006 and was acquired by Netflix in 2012. Mr. Michelassi has more than 20 years of experience as a technology executive, including founding and operating multi-million dollar businesses such as Klout, Inc. and Social Technology. Mr. Michelassi serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of Slacktory Inc., and has assisted Slacktory in the creation of a multi-million dollar business. During his tenure at Klout, his company grew from zero to one of the top three social media analytics products worldwide.
Slacktory is intended to facilitate communication between app users, and provides a platform for app users to post messages or links that other users may follow along with. Users may search for specific conversations, as well as post messages by "tagging" them with specific keywords or topics.
During the period from March 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014, Slacktory conducted a private pre-sale of 500,000 shares of common stock in an accredited fundraising. The initial public offering was conducted by an underwriter in March 2015.
Slacktory has collected information about app users to inform them about new functionality and upcoming updates to the app. All emails sent by Slacktory include a clickable link that can be used by recipients to "unsubscribe." Users may choose not receive push notifications at any time, who can be automatically disabled as a default preference when the app is launched. Users can also choose not to receive emails from Slacktory.
Slacktory may make changes to its privacy policy as needed to protect its rights or as otherwise required by applicable law. See "Modifications To Slacktory's Privacy Policy" below.
Changes To Modifications To Slacktory's Privacy Policy
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Modifications to Slacktory's Privacy Policy To comply with applicable privacy laws, Slacktory reserves the right, at its discretion, to change or modify its Privacy Policy at any time. Please check back frequently for updates. Notice of such changes or modifications will be provided by posting the updated Privacy Policy on this website and changing the date indicated above. Your continued use of this website following the posting of any updates or changes shall constitute your acceptance of such updates and/or changes.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected]
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Slacktory is free for download on all major platforms including Windows, Mac and Linux. The company releases regular updates with new features on all platforms. Users can also access the service via a web browser at slacktory.com. Slacktory does not currently support iPhones or mobile devices that run off of Android operating systems however there are plans to include additional platforms in the future.
Slacktory has received two major funding rounds in the past. In February 2012, the company raised $1.5 million in a Series A round of financing led by Canaan Partners and Mayfield Fund. In January 2013, the company raised $3.3 million in a Series B round of financing from Canaan Partners and Mayfield Fund. Slacktory has no debt and appears profitable after fees from users and developers as well as revenue from sales to advertisers, ad networks and third-party apps supported by Slacktory's technology.
In March 2015, Slacktory debuted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "STRO".
Conclusion of Slacktory SEC Investigation
On February 15, 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a press release stating that it had concluded its investigation relating to Slacktory. The SEC found in its investigation that Slacktory “has not violated U.S. securities laws and cooperated with the SEC staff during its inquiry."
The Company is currently building out their platform to allow users to connect third-party apps with messages they send between the app and the Slacktory platform.